It is spring and the time for new growth is here. Here in Florida that means temps grow from cool to mild to hot in the span of a few weeks. It also means an expansive explosion of our plants with new leaves, buds and blooms. We will soon see every color from nature's palatte on many of the plants around us. Vibrant scarlets and oranges, bright yellows, vivid purples and blues, striking whites and lush greens will surround us in their seasonal glory. We will witness this growth everywhere, we will see it spring up on the roadsides from our cars as we drive to work and shop, for sale in p ..read more

Fertilizing the plants in your lawn, yard and garden can be tricky. Part of the reason is because when it comes to fertilizing, more does not mean better. It is possible to overfeed your plants. An excess of fertilizer can damage and maybe even kill your plants. Prior to applying any fertilizer, it is a good idea to have your soil tested so you can select the type and formula that suits your plants’ needs. If this is done our plants will reward us with bigger flowers, bigger leaves, and bigger fruits and vegetables. If we assume that all of the nutrients essential to plant growth are prese ..read more

The life cycle of the mosquito takes place in four distinct stages, from egg through to adulthood. About every third day during their lifespan, female mosquitoes lay eggs, usually in clumps of 100 to 300. Mosquito eggs are deposited either as “rafts” floating on the surface of standing water or on the ground in areas that regularly flood. These flying blood-suckers can lay eggs in as little as one inch of water. Mosquito eggs, generally white when laid, cannot hatch unless they are in water, usually for two to three days. When the eggs hatch, the larvae emerge. They are called “wigglers” b ..read more

With a mix of hot, humid environments and plentiful rain during half of the year, Florida is a breeding ground for many different types of insects. Here in Florida there is no shortage of insects that you may encounter all year round. Which are the most common bugs which call Florida home? Florida has at least 12,500 insect species and they all eat something. Whether or not humans call them “pests” depends on how they impact our lives. Some of them eat the plants we consider important, like food crops or decorative greenery. Other species of them bite, sting, or try to feed on us in all ..read more

Holiday Lighting Installation, Removal and Storage in Southeast Florida, Palm Beach, Broward and Martin Counties As the seasonal song goes, it's beginning to look a lot like...holidays. The holidays are fast approaching and this season is characterized by delicious things to eat and drink, parties, presents, and thousands of twinkling holiday lights. This is a time for family and making memories to last a lifetime. Get your shopping out of the way, put up the tree, light the menorah, enjoy a cup of cocoa, and bake cookies with your kids. And do not forget your home and yard when it is time ..read more

South Florida mosquitoes love snowbirds. They also like anything and anybody else they can put the bite on. This includes gators, bulldogs, your cats, your kids and you. They are equal opportunity pests, feeding across all socio-economic lines. They do not discriminate based on race, creed, sex, religion, or even species. If you have blood, they want you.  Of course we are only speaking of the females of the mosquito clan. All mosquitoes — male and female — ingest nectar and water as primary nutrition sources. The females only drink blood after mating to obtain the necessary protei ..read more

Autumn is finally here and we can see this change in the season most clearly in our trees and plants. Here in Florida we do not have the radical widespread color change across our tree canopy they experience in the middle and northern states. Nevertheless with the coming of fall there are enough temperate plants to provide some seasonal color. After Halloween in early to mid November is when the leaves in Florida begin their fall color display. With the changing of the season comes a change in the needs of our Florida landscaping greenery - which in fall becomes a bit less green. Your gras ..read more

 When should trees be planted for maximum health benefits and growth potential? That depends on your location, and your environment. Climate plays a deciding role when determining the appropriate planting time. Newly planted trees do best when exposed to moderate temperature and rainfall and they need time to root and acclimatize before the onset of intense heat and dryness of summer or the freezing temperatures of winter. Here in Florida, where we do not normally experience intense winters, planting can take place during the winter months as well as in spring, summer and fall. You mi ..read more

In the summer and all throughout the year proper care for your palm trees here in Florida is a must. Palm trees require proper fertilization to receive the correct balance of nutrients needed for overall heath and vigor. It is recommended to fertilize palm trees in the spring, summer, and fall. Palm tree care from fertilization assures good growth. When fertilized on a regular basis following the right program they will get the proper nutrients needed. It can take quite some time to bounce back if your palm trees are left untreated. It can take two or three years to return to normal if they ..read more

One flash of ultrabright light, supercharged electricity in the air, the smell of burning ozone and an earthshaking boom you can feel in your bones - that perfectly describes your encounter with a close lightning strike during the summer in Florida. The truth of the matter is that lightning never strikes the same place twice because a place is never the same after lightning strikes it.  The trees in your yard can be a prime example. Trees protrude from the earth’s surface, and when several million volts of electricity charge through the air in the form of lightning, they follow the ..read more